https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online2017-09-26T21:50:47.954ZPosts of NewsGoogle Sites1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/4906421578152142152017-09-11T17:50:36.054Z2017-09-11T17:50:36.057Z2017-09-11T17:50:36.049ZVideo Productions to Compete at State Fair

For the first time in Video Productions class history, the most experienced students will compete at the State Fair. The six students were chosen by audiovisual teacher Dennis Kerr to compete against 15 other schools.

Senior Courtnee Wisdom; juniors Lyle Cornejo, Ben Doffing, Lawrence Pauly and Caden Runnalls; and sophomore Gavin Beesley will all be participating in this event due to their performing, filming and video editing experience.

“I thought it would be a fun challenge for a group of students to experience a legitimate, real world deadline that calls for specific criteria,” Mr. Kerr said.

Mr. Kerr said the students do not know the topic for their video ahead of time, so the class will be testing their knowledge and videography experience. Wisdom said her goal for this competition is to try to produce the best video with the content given.

Once they arrive at the fair, the students will be given two topics, which must be produced into 90- and 60-second videos, and the students must also create a 30-second video of a subject of their choice. They will then have to combine the segments together to create a 4-minute newscast or promotional video. With these guidelines and a 9-hour time limit, the students will need to work together to reach each expectation.

“I think we will do well because we have different dynamics in our group that will function well,” Doffing said.

Not only will this group of students learn the fundamentals in video editing, they will also learn how to work as a team with a stressful deadline while competing against 15 other schools ranging from large schools in the Kansas City area to small, local schools such as Conway Springs.

Cassie Brozovichstu.cassiebrozovich@usd356.orgvideoproductionstocompeteatstatefair1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/21919128358983584152017-09-11T16:28:47.411Z2017-09-11T16:28:47.416Z2017-09-11T16:28:47.404ZCSNHS gets a head start into the new year

As the school year starts up again, many organizations start back up again also. One organization that has already made great progress this year is Conway Springs Honor Society (CSNHS).

CSNHS has a total of 24 members this year. On Aug. 30, CSNHS held an induction ceremony to honor all the new members and officers.

“It went well,” senior Katia Wright said. “Everything went according to plan and the food was fantastic.”.

One of the new members recognized at the induction ceremony was junior Lexi Fisher.

“I was nervous because it is my first year, and I didnt know what was going on,” she said.

At the end of last school year, CSNHS elected a new Stuco representative, secretary, vice president and president this year.

Senior and president John Hartman already has a head start on plans for CSNHS this year.

“I expect us to do lots of service projects that will benefit the community and host another blood drive to help out those in need,” he said.

Senior Awards Ceremony

Senior Awards Ceremony

The entire student body attended a Senior Awards Ceremony during AP May 3. The class earned over $542,000 in scholarships as a whole so far.

Brooke Piercestu.brookepierce@usd356.orgseniorawardsceremony1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/60425067209332054642017-05-12T15:42:53.301Z2017-05-12T15:42:53.305Z2017-05-12T15:42:53.296ZFinals are around the corner

Finals will be on May 15-16, the last two days of school. Students may come in during Amnesty Hour from 8-9 a.m. on Monday, May 15, and make up any work per each teacher’s late work policy. Finals for hours two, five, six and eight will be on Monday, May 15. Hours one, four and seven will be on Tuesday, May 16.

The AR deadline was Wednesday, May 10. Both books and AR points are due. Students could opt out of a final if they met their AR goal or if they had two or fewer absences or tardies.

“I’m very thankful for opt outs,” said junior Katia Wright. “I might not do too good in some of my classes if I didn’t have them.”

After finals on Tuesday, Stuco will be having the end-of-the-year barbecue. The seniors and other guests are welcome to come. After lunch, Stuco will hold a raffle for prizes. All students will be dismissed at 1.

“I like the schedule. I don't think anything needs to change,” said junior Caylee Harrington.

The kickball tournament was scheduled for April 29 but got canceled due to the rain; it is rescheduled for May 16, the last day of school.

“No one wanted it to be rescheduled; we have better things to do,” said sophomore Ryan Zoglmann. “It takes away from our free time outside of school.”

Cabaret

Cabaret

This year’s Cardinal Cabaret was on May. The choir and Cardinalaires performed a variety of songs, including solos and a duet during the dinner portion. Freshman Annette Berntsen performed in the Cardinalaire group. “The fact that people actually enjoyed it and gave positive responses was really awesome,” she said.

Leah Reepstu.leahreep@usd356.orgcabaret1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/69276009075729093222017-05-11T15:33:20.863Z2017-05-11T15:33:20.869Z2017-05-11T15:33:20.856ZCSHS hits high note in State

Several musicians traveled to Southeast of Saline on April 29 to compete in State Music Contest for solos and ensembles. The performances included one from the girls’ Cardinalaires group, one by the whole Cardinalaires group, multiple band solos and one vocal solo.

Those who had band solos were freshmen Jaylee Meyer and Amy Zoglmann, sophomores Mariah Morris and Nathan Ohl and juniors Makenna Beesley and Jera Wolke. Beesley also had a vocal solo.

“For my first year, I was pretty happy with the results,” Meyer said.

Meyer received a two rating, as did Morris and Wolke.

“It was my first time performing a solo at State,” Morris said, “but it was pretty cool. I knew I messed up, and I was counting my mistakes as I went, which is something you shouldn’t do.”

Band soloists who received a one included Zoglmann, Ohl and Beesley. Beesley received a one on both her French horn and vocal solo.

For the group performances, the girl’s Cardinalaires received a two while the whole Cardinalaires group received a three.

“We had fun, even though we didn’t do as well as I had hoped, ”sophomore Audrey Doffing said.

Amanda Smithstu.amandasmith@usd356.orgcshshitshighnoteinstate1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/68668794809713810562017-05-04T16:06:58.430Z2017-05-04T16:06:58.454Z2017-05-04T16:06:58.407ZCabaret is here again

Tonight, the Cardinal choir and Cardinalaires will be hosting the annual Cabaret. A catered dinner will be held while solos are performed. After the dinner, the audience will move into the auditorium for the concert part of Cabaret.

One of the songs the choir will be singing is “Tomorrow” from the Broadway musical “Annie.”

The tickets for the dinner and concert were $12 for adults and $11 for students but are no longer available. The tickets without the dinner are $4 for adults and $3 for students and are available until the night of cabaret.

“I’m most excited to watch other people perform their solos,” freshman Kelly Doffing said.

The dinner program starts at 6 p.m., and there will be a total of 15 songs performed during the dinner program, 10 of which are solos. The concert in the auditorium starts at 7 p.m.

“I feel like it’s going to be something special with all the hard work we’ve put in,” freshman Wyatt Schulte said.

Rachel Stuhlsatzstu.rachelstuhlsatz@usd356.orgcabaretishereagain1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/10494631555126083802017-04-28T15:59:28.882Z2017-04-28T15:59:28.905Z2017-04-28T15:59:28.858ZNewsies get ready for State journalism

Students in news website and yearbook have just one week until they leave for Lawrence, Kan., to compete at KSPA State journalism. The competition is held at the University of Kansas in the Memorial Union. A total of 10 students will be competing that day or have sent in digital entries in 11 different categories.

Seniors Melissa Chaffin, Zachary Schwarzenberger and Michelle Willson and sophomore Jade Leslie sent in their digital submissions on April 26 to be judged before the on-site date. They sent in digital submissions in Yearbook Layout, Photo Illustration, and Academic Photography.

Prom

Prom

March 8, students and their dates dressed up for a night in the “Roaring 20s.” Prom preview started at 5:30 p.m., during which the students got a real red carpet experience. The dinner started started at 6:30, immediately followed by the crowning of king and queen and prince and princess. The dance ended at 10:30 p.m. After Prom started at 11 and ended at 3 a.m., and it included a blow-up obstacle maze, a Ninja sticky wall, a combat simulator, a henna artist, karaoke and many more activities.

“My favorite part of prom was the mentalist,” senior Annie Robinson said. “I don’t know how he pulled some of his tricks.”

The 16th annual kickball tournament, put on by Stuco, is to be played April 29 at Kyle Trueblood Elementary school. The games will begin at 9 a.m. This year, only five teams are playing, a decrease from last year’s eight teams.

“I like going out there and just having fun while not worrying about winning,” senior Dennis Zoglmann, a member of The Royals, said. “I like doing it with my family.”

In case of inclement weather, the tournament will be postponed till Tuesday, May 16, with games starting at 3:30 p.m. New teams can be created if the games are cancelled, but the old teams will still exist.

If the tournament in cancelled on Saturday, it will be announced before school is out and sent out in an email.

stu.jessicamies@usd356.orgstucoteamsgearupforkickballtournament1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/82373373729022999512017-04-11T15:57:00.103Z2017-04-11T15:57:00.107Z2017-04-11T15:57:00.098ZUpcoming no school days

For the rest of the school year, with the exception of the first week of May, students have only four days in every school week.

“I am excited for Easter break and I feel like the rest of the year is going to fly by really quick,” sophomore Lexi Fisher said.

The upcoming no school days are April 14 and 17 for Easter and April 24 for a teacher in-service. In May, students have two full weeks of school with the exception of the seniors, whose last day is on May 9. After that, finals are on May 15 and 16, with May 16 being the last day for students.

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Conway Springs USD 356

No School

Friday April 14

Monday April 17

Monday April 24

Easter

Teacher Inservice

Madelyn Koesterstu.madelynkoester@usd356.orgupcomingnoschooldays1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/13787957737556823712017-04-11T15:56:06.051Z2017-04-11T15:56:06.056Z2017-04-11T15:56:06.047ZStudents took the ACT

The ACT was offered April 8 at CSHS. To prepare, students studied and did practice tests to make themselves familiar with it.

“I prepared by taking the practice tests so I would be more ready for the real thing,” sophomore Leslie Mies said. “Going over the practice tests helped me review and recognize things I might have not remembered before.”

Any students wishing to take the ACT before school next year to qualify for college classes can take the test in June. Students should sign up on act.org.

To take the test, students provide identification and print off their test tickets in advance. On the test, students must use #2 pencils and provide their own calculators that meet certain specifications.

On April 29, the high school students and staff met in the auditorium to recognize and hand out awards to the students who competed at the Academic Olympics Feb. 27 at Pratt Community College.

Overall, Conway Springs placed 1st in Division I (Large) Schools. Out of 53 students from Conway Springs, 12 had a 1st-3rd place finish. These students included five seniors: Chloe Henderson, 2nd in Short Story Writing; Dennis Zoglmann, 1st in Psychology and 3rd in Sociology; Jessica Mies,1st in Editorial Writing and 1st in News Writing; Marian Ast, 2nd in Business Math; and Mary Berntsen, 3rd in Short Story Writing. There were five juniors who placed: Amanda Smith, 1st in Sports Writing; Ben Neises, 3rd in English III; Makenna Beesley, 1st in Poetry and 3rd in Editorial Writing; Olga Diaz, 1st in Spanish 2; and Tyler Starks, 1st in Ag Mechanics. Sophomore Cooper Boyles placed 2nd in Wildlife Management, and freshman Wyatt Schulte placed 1st in General Business

“I liked the Academic Olympics ceremony because I thought it was cool that we got recognized,” Schulte said.

Madelyn Koesterstu.madelynkoester@usd356.orgacademicolympicawards1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/50122615219934058322017-04-11T15:42:22.814Z2017-04-11T15:42:22.818Z2017-04-11T15:42:22.809ZElecting a new year of leaders

Activity representative elections for Stuco began today and will be going on during AP Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout April and the first of May.

Students running for Stuco positions will give their election speeches with voting take place right after. Students can vote for the representatives of the groups they are in.

Stuco sponsor Callie Bartelson had advice for those giving speeches.

“Don't sweat it, make sure you read through your speech before you give it and be confident that your are the best person for the job,” Mrs. Bartelson said.

Several students who have been in Stuco before are running, and some are hoping to be elected to their first year.

“I have never been in Stuco before, but I would like to help make school more enjoyable for everyone,” junior Clarissa Snow said.

The last election is on May 4.

Senior and Stuco President Janae Pauly also had words of wisdom for those who are elected.

On March 28, Stuco held board elections during AP for next year’s officers. The students who ran for president were junior Riley Akiu with vice president sophomore Travis Willson, and they ran against junior Lacey Pauly with junior Sabrina Bellar as her vice president. They ran as a ticket and were voted on together.

The treasurer and secretary candidates also gave their speeches. Sophomore Leslie Mies ran for treasurer, and sophomores Nathan Ohl and Audrey Doffing ran for secretary.

“I ran for treasurer because I want to be more involved in school activities, and I want to get others to join,” Mies said.

The overall vote chose Akiu and Willson as next year's Stuco president and vice-president, Ohl for secretary and Mies for treasurer.

Rachel Stuhlsatzstu.rachelstuhlsatz@usd356.orgstucoelectsnewleaders1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/70071475251680897252017-03-27T15:46:17.546Z2017-03-27T15:46:17.568Z2017-03-27T15:46:17.524ZCollecting donations for a good cause

Collecting donations for the people in need is something that schools help incorporate from time to time, whether it is donating items or money for a good cause or performing a task that helps the needy. March 6 through March 10, FCCLA collected donations for “His Helping Hand,” a non-profit organization in Wichita. Students and staff could donate clothing or other household items.

“We chose to help this organization because we thought people would be more open to helping out,” senior Abby Linn said. “It also helped people give and not expect awards for it.”

FCCLA had a donation box located outside the office where people could donate if they wanted to. Overall, Linn said this event was a good way to help out the less fortunate.

“I like the idea of helping out organizations because I think more people need to donate to the less fortunate and not expect anything in return,” Linn said.

Math mini-golf

Math mini-golf

Golfing in class? The Applied Math class spent a week making their own mini-golf holes for a activity. Then, to play the game, a math question is put up on the board, and when they get the right answer, they get to take a shot at one of the holes. If they make it, they get points, and the person with the most points gets major bragging rights. “My favorite part of the activity was spending a week to make the holes,” senior Justin Lange said.

The Stuco board elections are fast approaching. They will be held on March 28. Speeches will be during AP with the voting directly afterwards.

“I look forward to elections,” Stuco sponsor Callie Bartelson said. “I’m excited for all of the students that are currently running for the board. We’re making some changes for next year to make Stuco stronger, and we hope these changes make ourselves more organized.”

Juniors Riley Akiu and Lacey Pauly are running for Stuco president with their vice-presidents being sophomore Travis Willson and junior Sabrina Bellar, respectively.

“I’m running so I can be better involved in my school as a whole instead of just in my class,” Pauly said. “I want to be able to make a difference in my school.”

Sophomores Audrey Doffing and Nathan Ohl are running for secretary, and sophomore Leslie Mies is running for treasurer.

Makenna Beesleystu.makennabeesley@usd356.orgstucopreparesforboardelections1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/87533679999017508372017-03-08T19:02:57.787Z2017-03-08T19:02:57.791Z2017-03-08T19:02:57.783ZStudents place first at Academic Olympics

Conway Springs High School students showed their intellectual prowess at the Pratt Academic Olympics on Feb. 27. A total of 54 students from all four classes competed in areas including American History, English, Geometry, Musicianship, Photography, Physics, Poetry, Spanish, Sports Writing, Wildlife Management, and Welding.

“I like how the Academic Olympics has a variety of different skills that students can show off,” senior Mary Berntsen said.

Twelve students placed at Academic Olympics, with eight being first place recipients, three students receiving second place and four students who placed third. Seniors Marian Ast, Mary Berntsen, Chloe Henderson, Jessica Mies, and Dennis Zoglmann; juniors Makenna Beesley, Olga Diaz, Ben Neises, Amanda Smith, and Tyler Starks; sophomore Cooper Boyles and freshman Wyatt Schulte placed in areas including Ag Mechanics, Business Math, English, Poetry, Psychology, Spanish and Sports Writing.

“I felt good, and I was very pleased with the outcome,” Boyles said, who placed second in Wildlife Management.

Conway Springs High School also received 1st place Overall in the large school division.

“I think it was a neat experience for kids to be tested on things that they aren’t usually tested on,” English teacher Kristy Martin said.

Makenna Beesleystu.makennabeesley@usd356.orgstudentsplacefirstatacademicolympics1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/51832048090443694632017-03-08T16:39:35.959Z2017-03-08T16:39:35.962Z2017-03-08T16:39:35.955ZAnnual ice skating is back again

Stuco will once again be holding an ice skating event on March 14. The event will take place at Wichita Ice Center, and students will need to find their own transportation to get there.

In addition to finding their own transportation, students need to pay an admission price of $3. Stuco is covering the other $2 of the Wichita Ice Center’s price for students. Students may also bring guests to skate, but they must pay the full $5.

“I liked skating last year because I was with my friends,” sophomore Leslie Mies said.

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When

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CSHS students and their guests

Ice skating: $3 for CSHS students and $5 for guests

March 14 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Wichita Ice Center

505 W Maple St

stu.zachschwarzenberger@usd356.organnualiceskatingisbackagain1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/19095656674703736662017-03-06T17:08:07.895Z2017-03-06T17:09:23.187Z2017-03-06T17:09:21.650ZNewsies make headlines at KSPA

Students in news website and yearbook traveled to Emporia State University on Feb. 23 to compete in the 2017 Regional Journalism competition. The competition was hosted by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association. CSHS news website and yearbooks student competed in the 3A/4A division.

“Getting a smoothie from the restaurant that I went to was the best part,” sophomore Leah Reep said. “It was a good smoothie.”

Eleven students from CSHS qualified for State Journalism in 10 categories. The qualifying students are seniors Mary Berntsen, Melissa Chaffin, Jessica Mies, Zachary Schwarzenberger and Michelle Willson; juniors Makenna Beesley and Amanda Smith; and sophomores Maddie Koester, Jade Leslie and Brooke Pierce. Of those going to state, two were first place finishes, three were third places, and six were honorable mentions.

“I was honestly very shocked when I first heard that I got first,” Berntsen said.

The qualifiers will go on to the State competition hosted at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., on May 6.

“I have never been to State before, so I’m excited to see what it is like,” Smith said.

In her first session, sophomore Maddie Koester finishes up her editorial cartoon. Koester placed third in editorial cartoon for KSPA. Photo credit: @KSPAstaff via Twitter.

The Cardinalaires will be performing singing telegrams for anyone who wants to purchase one for a loved one or a friend. The song selection is “When I Grow Too Old To Dream”, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Special Angel” and “A Thousand Years”.

“Practice is going good,” freshman Wyatt Schulte said. “I think it’s going to be really cool this year with the songs we’re singing.”

The suggested donation is $10, and the times the Cardinalaires will be available to sing are on the forms. If you would like a singing telegram, contact vocal music director Stephanie Downey or any member of Cardinalaires.

Makenna Beesleystu.makennabeesley@usd356.orgcardinalairespreparesingingtelegrams1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/64817226241527907512017-02-08T19:18:18.687Z2017-02-08T19:18:18.693Z2017-02-08T19:18:18.681ZNews website and yearbook get ready for KSPA

The Regional journalism contest, put on by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, will be Feb. 23 at Emporia State University in the student union. Eleven students from news website and yearbook will be competing to go to State Journalism.

“I’m looking forward to Regionals to see if I can improve from last year and make it to State again,” senior Jessica Mies said.

Last year, 11 students competed at Regionals, and six competed at State. Sophomore Makenna Beesley received honorable mention in Sports News Writing.

Pre-enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is approaching. Pre-enrollment for incoming sophomores will be during AP Feb. 16, incoming juniors Feb. 15 and incoming seniors Feb. 10.

Before enrolling, students need to know that for all college classes, they must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or better. To take College Speech, Psychology and Sociology, students must have a reading score of 18. To take College Algebra, students need a math score of 21. To take College Prep English (Composition 1 & 2), students must have an 18 in reading and a 20 in English.

Counselor Louise Ronnau suggests that students look at the school handbook for the requirements in classes like Chemistry and Physics. Also, note that the requirements to graduate from Conway Springs High School and the requirements for the Board of Regents Scholarship are different.

According to Mrs. Ronnau, the most important thing to do before pre-enrollment is to think about what you want to do, then base your classes off of that, and if you have any questions, talk to Mrs. Ronnau.

Makenna Beesleystu.makennabeesley@usd356.orgpreparingforpre-enrollment1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/23966794099457718712017-02-08T16:41:10.533Z2017-02-08T16:41:10.565Z2017-02-08T16:41:10.511ZBringing a middle school tradition to high school

Pep Club is selling Valentine suckers during both lunches, starting yesterday and going until Feb. 14.

“You can buy a sucker for $1 and add a message for another 50 cents,” junior Katia Wright said.

Students have the choice between sweet or sour lip-shaped suckers, just like the popular sale that was done in middle school.

“I’m super excited about the suckers because it’s like a flashback to our middle school years,” senior Marcus Berntsen said.

Suckers will be delivered to recipients on Valentine’s Day.

“If we have extras, we will be selling them during the basketball game the night of the 14th,” pep club sponsor Jennifer Kunz said.

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Pep Club

Selling Valentine’s Day suckers

Feb. 7-14 during both lunches

Commons area

stu.michellewillson@usd356.orgbringingamiddleschooltraditiontohighschool1https://sites.google.com/feeds/content/usd356.org/the-cardinal-times-online/5165570829059087452017-02-01T16:52:33.845Z2017-02-01T16:52:33.848Z2017-02-01T16:52:33.840ZCast set for ‘The Legend of Robin Hood… Sort Of’

“The Legend of Robin Hood… Soft Of” is a play about a man named Robin who practiced with a bow and violin, instead of a bow and arrow. Just like the classic story of Robin Hood, Robin aims to steal from the rich and give to the poor, but Robin is taken captive by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham after being tricked by a rhyming witch.

Several students took the opportunity to be a part of the school’s production of “The Legend of Robin Hood… Sort Of” by trying out Jan. 16.

Although auditioning can be scary, for some,it worked out the way they wanted. Sophomore Ben Doffing tried out for the lead role, Robin Hood.

“[I didn’t expect to get the lead role] because I was intimidated by Caden, who was also trying out for the lead role,” Doffing said.

For some, auditioning is nerve-wracking, but for others, it can be natural.

“I like being in front of people, that’s just me,” freshman Amy Zoglmann said.

The play performances will be March 31 at 1 p.m. during sixth hour and again at 7 p.m. and on April 1 at 8 p.m. Conway Springs High School will continue to have plays every spring during the school year, so if you missed auditions this year and want to be in a play next year, make sure to audition for a spot before they’re all taken.

Crew members are still needed for the play (costume lead, prop lead, and set lead) so get ahold of production manager and English teacher Tamara Salisbury if you are interested.